 Abner Kneeland, founder | |
| Type | Weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Publisher | J. Q. Adams, George Chapman, Josiah P. Mendum |
| Editor | Abner Kneeland, Horace Seaver |
| Founded | 1831 |
| Political alignment | Freethought |
| Ceased publication | 1904 |
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Circulation | 4,500 (1872) |
The Boston Investigator was the first American newspaper dedicated to the philosophy of freethought. The newspaper was started in 1831 by Abner Kneeland, and published by John Q. Adams. [1]
The newspaper was notable for its anti-religious view, regarding Christian beliefs with harsh skepticism.
References
External links
- Bostonian Society. Photo of Boston Investigator building, Washington Street, Boston, ca.1874.
